starwort meaning

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starwort (noun): low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side.

Definition of starwort

  1. low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side

    Synonyms: stitchwort, greater stitchwort, Stellaria holostea

    Type of: chickweed

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in RT · 8-letter words

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